Healing Through Songwriting

Why does it feel comforting to write in second person? What tense will make it possible to talk about that difficult event for the first time? How does a specific chord express the sadness that never seems to come out right when trying to tell a friend, and what is it about writing and sharing songs that gives us goosebumps and makes our eyes water? In this workshop, songwriting is the healing. As music and lyric techniques are paired with mental health theories and coping skills, participants will uncover how the creative process and therapeutic process are synonymous. Open to writers of all levels, ages 18+. This is 4-week workshop, with 1.5-hour sessions each week. This 4-week workshop meets on Saturday afternoons from 12:30-2pm at LitArts RI on the following dates: Sat, April 6 Sat, April 13 Sat, April 20 Sat, April 27 About Your Teaching Artist Morgan Johnston (she/her) is an indie folk singer-songwriter stomping, strumming, speaking, and singing her way to empowerment for both herself and her listeners. Her lyrics are inspired by the natural landscape of places as much as by the emotional landscape of human experiences. As a music therapist and music teacher, she is constantly reminded of the healing power of the music she aims to share. Health Safety Guidelines If you have tested positive for Covid-19 within a few days of attending an event at LitArts RI, please contact Staff so we can let others know of possible exposure. We ask that you wait 14 days or until testing negative to return to the Center. Accessibility LitArts RI is wheelchair accessible. The organization is actively committed to cultivating a community that values and reflects diversity, equity and inclusivity and to providing programming that is accessible to all attendees. Please let us know about any accommodations we can make to allow you to participate fully in this event.

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